Baby name · Hindu · Sanskrit

Maya

माया

“Illusion, magic, or divine power”

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'ma', meaning to measure or form, Maya signifies the creative power of the universe. In Hindu philosophy, it represents the illusory nature of the phenomenal world, while in mythology, it is one of the names of Goddess Durga.

GirlSanskrit☾ Sinh · Leo✶ MaghaPythagorean no. 4 · The Builder1 syllable

Maya in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiमाया

Bengaliমাযা

Punjabiਮਾਯਾ

Gujaratiમાયા

Odiaମାଯା

Teluguమాయా

Kannadaಮಾಯಾ

Malayalamമായാ

Tamilமாயா

Pythagorean numerology 4 · The Builder — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as disciplined, dependable, practical and hard-working.

Sinh rashi · Leo — element Fire, ruled by Sun. Common naming sounds include Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo and Ta.

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